[n] someone or something that watches or protects something
He acted as a guardian for his younger sister.
그는 여동생의 보호자로 행동했다.
generate
[v] to produce or create something
There are various ways to generate electricity.
전기를 발생시키는 다양한 방법들이 있다.
encounter
[v] to experience something or meet someone unexpectedly
The researchers encountered unexpected results.
연구원들은 예상치 못한 결과를 접했다.
excessive
[adj] greater than what seems reasonable or appropriate Excessive drinking can cause health problems.
과도한 음주는 건강 문제를 일으킬 수 있다.
atmosphere
[n] the mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth
The atmosphere protects us from harmful radiation.
대기는 우리를 유해한 방사선으로부터 보호한다.
contribute to
[v] to help to cause or bring about something
His misbelief contributed to this failure.
그의 잘못된 믿음은 이번 실패의 한 원인이 되었다.
greenhouse
[n] a building made of glass used for growing plants
Tom grows tomatoes in his greenhouse.
Tom은 자신의 온실에서 토마토를 재배한다.
result in
[v] to cause a particular situation to happen
The disease resulted in his death.
그 병은 그의 죽음을 야기했다.
gradual
[adj] happening slowly over a long period; not sudden
There was a gradual improvement in his health.
그의 건강은 서서히 개선되었다.
threaten
[v] to say or act as if you are going to do something bad
Rising sea levels threaten island nations.
해수면 상승은 섬나라들을 위협한다.
economical
[adj] not using a lot of money, fuel, etc.
It would be more economical to buy goods in bulk.
물건을 대량으로 사는 것이 더 경제적일 것이다.
creature
[n] a living thing that can move around, such as an animal
We should respect all living creatures.
우리는 모든 생명체를 존중해야 한다.
enormous
[adj] very big in size or in amount
She suffered enormous losses due to her business failure.
그녀는 사업 실패로 막대한 손실을 입었다.
incredibly
[adv] in a way that is very difficult to believe
The software update made the system incredibly efficient.
소프트웨어 업데이트는 그 시스템을 엄청나게 효율적으로 만들었다.
extremely
[adv] to a very great degree
Winning the lottery is extremely rare, but it does happen.
복권에 당첨되는 것은 극히 드물지만, 실제로 일어나긴 한다.
beneficial
[adj] having a helpful or useful effect
Cycling is beneficial for those who want to lose weight.
자전거 타기는 체중 감량을 원하는 사람들에게 유익하다.
absorb
[v] to take in a liquid, gas, or other substance from the surface or space around
Dark colors absorb more heat from the sun.
어두운색은 태양으로부터 더 많은 열을 흡수한다.
sink
[v] to go down below the surface of water
The boat began to sink after hitting the iceberg.
배는 빙산에 부딪힌 후 가라앉기 시작했다.
habitat
[n] the place where a particular type of animal or plant is normally found
The panda’s natural habitat is disappearing gradually.
판다의 자연 서식지가 점점 사라지고 있다.
permanently
[adv] always and forever
The decision will permanently affect the company.
그 결정은 회사에 영구적으로 영향을 미칠 것이다.
bury
[v] to put something into the ground and cover it
We found a perfect spot to bury the time capsule.
우리는 타임캡슐을 묻을 완벽한 장소를 찾았다.
vertical
[adj] pointing straight up from a surface
The cliff was almost vertical.
그 절벽은 거의 수직이었다.
circulate
[v] to move continuously around a place or system
The heart circulates blood in the body.
심장은 몸속에서 혈액을 순환시킨다.
nutrient
[n] a substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and life
Plants draw minerals and other nutrients from the soil.
식물은 토양에서 미네랄과 기타 영양분을 끌어온다.
prey
[n] an animal hunted or killed by another animal for food
The lion chased its prey across the savannah.
사자는 사바나를 가로질러 먹이를 쫓았다.
occasionally
[adv] sometimes but not often
We occasionally go hiking on weekends.
우리는 가끔 주말에 하이킹을 간다.
release
[v] to let something go or set something free
When a substance freezes, it releases energy.
물질이 얼 때 에너지가 방출된다.
microscopic
[adj] extremely small and difficult or impossible to see without a microscope Microscopic fibers in the air can trigger allergies.
공기 중의 미세 섬유는 알레르기를 유발할 수 있다.
oxygen
[n] a gas that is present in air and water and is necessary for life
Plants release oxygen during photosynthesis.
식물은 광합성 중에 산소를 방출한다.
photosynthesis
[n] the process by which green plants turn carbon dioxide and water into food when they are exposed to sunlight Photosynthesis converts sunlight into energy.
광합성은 햇빛을 에너지로 전환한다.
estimate
[v] to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
The journey time is estimated to be three hours.
여행 시간은 3시간으로 추정된다.
be equivalent to
[v] to have the same amount, value, purpose, qualities, etc.
A mile is equivalent to about 1.6 kilometers.
1마일은 대략 1.6킬로미터에 해당한다.
stir
[v] to mix something by making circular movements with an object such as a spoon Stir the sauce gently until it begins to boil.
소스가 끓기 시작할 때까지 부드럽게 저어라.
promote
[v] to help something to increase or develop
The company devised some ideas to promote sales.
그 회사는 판매를 촉진하기 위해 몇 가지 아이디어를 고안했다.
horizontally
[adv] in a way that is across and parallel to the ground
The branches grow horizontally on this pine tree.
이 소나무의 나뭇가지는 수평으로 자란다.
mammal
[n] any animal that gives birth to live young, not eggs, and feeds its young on milk
Humans, dogs, elephants, and dolphins are all mammals.
인간, 개, 코끼리와 돌고래는 모두 포유동물이다.
migrate
[v] to move from one part of the world to another according to the season
Some birds migrate south in winter.
일부 새들은 겨울에 남쪽으로 이동한다.
approach
[v] to come near or closer to something or someone
The deadline for submissions was approaching.
제출 마감일이 다가왔다.
breed
[v] to produce young animals or plants
Most kangaroos can breed throughout the year.
대부분의 캥거루는 1년 내내 새끼를 낳을 수 있다.
relatively
[adv] compared to other similar things
The test was relatively easy compared to the last one.
그 시험은 이전 시험에 비해 비교적 쉬웠다.
scarce
[adj] not easy to find or get
Food and clean water were becoming scarce.
식량과 깨끗한 물이 부족해지고 있었다.
eat one’s fill
to eat to one’s satisfaction, until full
Please eat your fill. There’s plenty for everyone.
양껏 드세요. 모두를 위해 많은 양이 있어요.
combat
[v] to try to stop something unpleasant or harmful from happening or increasing
I have to combat this desire to eat chocolate.
나는 초콜릿을 먹고 싶은 이 욕망과 싸워야 한다.
at risk
in a dangerous situation or status
Forests are at risk of wildfires during the dry season.
삼림은 건기에 산불의 위험에 처해 있다.
commercial
[adj] related to making money by buying and selling things
All commercial fishing is prohibited here.
이곳에서는 모든 상업적인 어업이 금지되어 있다.
ban
[v] to decide or say officially that something is not allowed
The law bans smoking in all public places.
법률상 모든 공공장소에서의 흡연을 금지한다.
population
[n] the number of people or animals living in a particular area
Wildlife populations are threatened by habitat loss.
야생 동물 개체 수는 서식지 상실로 인해 위협받고 있다.
decade
[n] a period of ten years
They’ve been friends for more than a decade.
그들은 10년 넘게 친구로 지내 왔다.
cost-efficient
[adj] providing good value for the amount of money something costs
Using solar panels is a cost-efficient way to power your home.
태양 전지판을 사용하는 것은 집에 전력을 공급하는 비용면에서 효율적인 방법이다.
address
[v] to deal with
The government plans to address economic hardship.
정부는 경제적 어려움을 처리할 계획이다.
copyright
[n] the legal right to be the only one to reproduce, publish, and sell a book, musical recording, etc., for a certain period of time
His family still holds the copyright to his novels.
그의 가족이 여전히 그의 소설에 대한 저작권을 가지고 있다.
recommendation
[n] the act of saying that someone or something is good and deserves to be chosen
The professor wrote me a letter of recommendation.
교수님은 나에게 추천서를 써 주셨다.
violation
[n] the act of doing something that is not allowed by a law or rule
He was fined for a traffic violation.
그는 교통 위반으로 벌금을 물었다.
enthusiastic
[adj] feeling or showing strong excitement about something
They were enthusiastic supporters of the actor.
그들은 그 배우의 열렬한 지지자들이었다.
suspend
[v] to stop (something) for a usually short period of time
Due to the earthquake, the city temporarily suspended all flights.
지진으로 인해 그 도시는 비행기 운항을 일시 중단했다.
claim
[n] or [v] an assertion or statement that something is true or that one has the right to something
The author’s claim that the book was based on real events was revealed as false.
책이 실제 사건을 바탕으로 했다는 저자의 주장은 거짓으로 밝혀졌다.
embed
[v] to fix something firmly into a substance or solid object
To embed the image, copy the URL and paste it.
이미지를 삽입하려면 URL을 복사하여 붙여 넣으시오.
brief
[adj] lasting only a short period of time
The meeting was brief but productive.
그 회의는 짧았지만 생산적이었다.
appearance
[n] the way that someone or something looks or seems
Her sudden appearance at the party surprised him.
파티에 갑작스러운 그녀의 등장은 그를 놀라게 했다.
potential
[adj] having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future
The investment has potential risks.
그 투자는 잠재적인 위험이 있다.
component
[n] one of the parts of something
Each component of the machine must be inspected carefully.
기계의 각 구성 요소는 신중하게 검사해야 한다.
come across
[phr v] to find or meet someone or something unexpectedly
The researchers have come across crucial new evidence.
그 연구자들은 중요한 새로운 증거를 발견했다.
permission
[n] the act of allowing someone to do something
He got permission from the city to cut down the tree.
그는 시로부터 나무를 베는 허가를 받았다.
utilize
[v] to use (something) for a particular purpose
We should utilize our resources more efficiently.
우리는 자원을 더 효율적으로 활용해야 한다.
at no cost
[adv] without requiring payment or expense
You can download the software at no cost.
그 소프트웨어를 무료로 내려받을 수 있다.
term
[n] a word or expression used for a specific concept or purpose
He explained the term in simple language.
그는 그 용어를 쉬운 언어로 설명했다.
attribution
[n] the act of giving credit to someone for their work or contribution
Some scholars question the attribution of the poem to Shakespeare.
일부 학자들은 그 시가 Shakespeare에 귀속되는 것에 의문을 제기한다.
credit
[n] public acknowledgment or praise for an achievement
She received credit for her contribution to the project.
그녀는 프로젝트에 대한 기여로 인정받았다.
alike
[adv] in a similar way or manner
My mom tried to treat us alike.
엄마는 우리를 똑같이 대하려고 노력하셨다.
break free from
[v phr] to escape from control, restriction, or a difficult situation
It’s time to break free from old habits.
오래된 습관에서 벗어날 때이다.
trap
[v] to keep someone in a bad situation
She was trapped in a cycle of negative thinking.
그녀는 부정적인 생각의 고리에 갇혀 있었다.
algorithm
[n] a set of instructions or rules that a computer follows to solve a problem or complete a task
The search engine uses a complex algorithm to rank pages.
그 검색 엔진은 페이지를 순위 매기기 위해 복잡한 알고리즘을 사용한다.
filter out
[v] to remove something unwanted from a mixture or stream
Plants filter carbon dioxide out of the air and produce oxygen.
식물은 공기 중에서 이산화탄소를 걸러 내고 산소를 생산한다.
stuck
[adj] in a place or situation that is difficult or impossible to get out of
We’re stuck in the traffic now.
우리는 지금 교통 체증에 갇혀 있다.
reinforce
[v] to encourage or give support to an idea, behavior, feeling, etc.
Positive feedback helps reinforce good behavior.
긍정적인 피드백은 좋은 행동을 강화하는 데 도움이 된다.
preference
[n] a greater liking for one thing over another or a tendency to choose something in particular
She has a preference for tea over coffee.
그녀는 커피보다 차를 선호한다.
miss out on
to fail to take advantage of an opportunity
Don’t miss out on these huge discounts this weekend!
이번 주말 이 엄청난 할인을 놓치지 마세요!
diverse
[adj] different from each other
The library has a diverse collection of books.
그 도서관에는 다양한 책들이 있다.
stay away
to not go near something or someone
She decided to stay away from junk food.
그녀는 정크 푸드를 피하기로 결심했다.
consent
[n] permission for something to happen or be done
She obtained his consent for the use of his name.
그녀는 그의 이름을 사용하는 것에 대한 동의를 얻었다.
on a regular basis
[adv] happening or occurring frequently or consistently
The project team meets on a regular basis.
그 프로젝트팀은 정기적으로 모임을 갖는다.
unconsciously
[adv] without being aware of what you are doing
We’re constantly making decisions, consciously or unconsciously.
우리는 의식적이든 무의식적이든 끊임없이 결정을 내리고 있다.
considerable
[adj] large in size, amount, or quantity
She has a considerable collection of rare books.
그녀는 상당한 양의 희귀 도서를 소장하고 있다.
desperately
[adv] in a way that shows great urgency or need
Emily desperately wanted to win the competition.
Emily는 필사적으로 그 대회에서 우승하고 싶어 했다.
seek
[v] to attempt to find or obtain something
The CEO is seeking funding for a new business.
CEO는 신규 사업을 위한 자금을 구하고 있다.
downside
[n] a disadvantage of a situation or thing
She could find no downside to the new house.
그녀는 새집의 단점을 찾을 수 없었다.
rejection
[n] the act of refusing to accept or consider something
Maria faced rejection after her job interview.
Maria는 취업 면접 후 거절을 당했다.
severe
[adj] very bad, serious, or unpleasant
The drought led to severe water shortages.
가뭄은 심각한 물 부족으로 이어졌다.
anxiety
[n] fear or nervousness about what might happen
Dad manages his anxiety through meditation.
아빠는 명상을 통해 불안을 다스리신다.
inferior
[adj] of poor quality; low or lower in quality
Modern music is often considered inferior to that of the past.
현대 음악은 종종 과거의 음악보다 열등하다고 여겨진다.
self-esteem
[n] a feeling of belief and respect for yourself and your abilities
I gained confidence and self-esteem through dance.
나는 춤을 통해 자신감과 자존감을 얻었다.
mindfully
[adv] in a way that is careful, deliberate, and aware
Jisu mindfully selects her words when speaking.
지수는 말할 때 단어를 주의하여 선택한다.
consume
[v] to use something, especially fuel, energy, or time
The new lights consume less electricity.
새로운 조명은 전기를 덜 소비한다.
free up
[v] to make something available by removing restrictions
I need to free up some time this weekend to finish the report.
나는 보고서를 끝내려면 이번 주말에 시간을 좀 내야 한다.
reflect
[v] to show, express, or be a sign of something
Her book clearly reflects her beliefs.
그녀의 책은 그녀의 신념을 분명히 반영한다.
envious
[adj] wishing you had what another person has
He felt envious of his friend’s new car.
그는 친구의 새 차가 부러웠다.
motivation
[n] enthusiasm for doing something
The coach’s speech fueled their motivation.
코치의 연설은 그들의 동기를 자극했다.
make the most of
to use or enjoy something to its fullest potential
She decided to make the most of the opportunity.
그녀는 그 기회를 최대한 활용하기로 결심했다.
at ease
[adj] feeling relaxed, comfortable, and free from stress
The friendly conversation made me feel at ease.
화기애애한 대화가 내 마음을 편하게 해 주었다.
interaction
[n] an occasion when two or more people or things influence each other Interaction between cultures enriches society.
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